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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

Lunch, lodgings and board at A. B.
Chachsre's, near the Courthouse.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

How about that fire alarm bell which
was to have been put in the new court
house Has it gone to meet the town
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Jacob Simon, merchant of Breasax't 7
srsIiae. II Id murdered Ill bed last Tues
gIav night. NO clue to the murderer
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

sylvanus Cobb, Jr., the we'll known
story writer, is dead.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

Al meeting of the Parish School Board
win be held on the 9th prox. See the
notice on our French page.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

Blank liens, for advances of supplies
by merchants, for sale at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

Cesar said, ''Veni, vidi, vici"-Flynn
saws ssVincit yeritas,'' truth conquers.)
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

See change in Mr.. l.. Desmarais' ad-
yertisement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

2 B Shoe r 2 save money, go 2
Flynn's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23
MToTIcE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, NO, $3.50
ESTATE OF LUDsER BIRoTTE.
Whereas, Simeon Brotte, of the parish o.
ST. Landry, has applied by his petition 20 pc e
appointei administrator of the estate y.
Indger Birotte, deceased, late OF Ut. Lamar =
parish. :, naLa
onnosition to said appointment viii fie tne
same in writing, in my Office, in the town a q
OneIousas, within ten days from the Pressns P,s
noslge. sss 90 o. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

iii asons Preserve lars, quarts, ter
I.25 per dpg., Ut FIynn'a, Washington.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23
Personal.

Mrs. *. IL. Bodemafier and son re-
turned home from Biloxi, Miss, Sun
day last.
c. w. DuRoy, Esq, wife and daugh-
ter have gone to try the bygienie Vir-
tues of Sour Lake, Texas.
Mr.. j. Lassalle and young son, Gold
man, left for a trip to Canada last week,
expecting to spend the summer in that
country.
Louis Salmonson, nephew of j. Mey-
ers, returned last Sunday from Biloxi.
Misses Hattie Reuter- and Gertrude
lCronlage, of Franklin, La, are ON a
visit to their friends Mrs. ID. Laas and
daughters.
Mr.. George Richard and family have
removed to Lake Charles. Mr.. T.. Wal
lior succeeds him in the ice cream and
soda water business.
stay with her friend, Miss Chatta Rose,
returned home last Tuesday, looking
well and hearty.
Miss George Tansey, who graduated
with high honors at Sacred Heart Con-
vent, Grand Coteau, returned home on
Sunday last.
Miss Emma Mccormick, of Lake
Charles, has been the guest of Miss
Maggie Thompson of our town, during
the past few days.
Messrs FL. ID. Larcade, Alexis Sandoz,
Sydney Hebrard, Willie Ray and f. j
Pulford returned few days ago from
the "silvery Darbonne,n where they
spent last week fishing, hunting and
bathing. They had a very pleasant
time, although the river was little toe
high for good fishing.
We had the pleasure of a welcome
visit from Mr.. #. M. Wartelle of Catar
ro, last Wednesday.
Senator w. A. Robertson, was in oul
town during the early part of the week
and was no doubt taking notes on tht
state of the political pulse hereabouts
Our lively sheriff, C. G. Duson, Esq.
returned last Thursday, from an-extend
ed trip through Louisiana and Texas.
Henry L. Garland, Esq, was il
Washington, d. c., last Wednesday.
Master J. Perrodin, son Of Mr.. Jules
Perrodin, our Main street merchant, re
ceived the degree of A. B., and a goit
medal for general excellence, at the An
nual Commencement of Spring Hill Col
lege last Wednesday.
Mr.. Cooper Of the N. O. Times Demo
crat, who is writing up this section fo
4 the Louisiana Edition of that enterpris
| ing journal, was here last Friday, gath
! ering the facts and figures for this inn
4 s,Arnn&snT aus
widely circulated paper. 1t behoove
our people to give. him all the assist
ance in their power.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

Two colored children, aged 2 and 5
years respectively. on Mir. Augustin
Led6's place at Pot Cove in this parish,
were left alone in cabin by their pa
rents, last Friday, and while attempt
ing to start fire on she hearth by
pouring coal oil from d can on the fuel,
The can exploded. covering the children
with the burning fluid and setting fire
u the cabin, which was burned to the
ground. The children managed TO es-
cape from the house, but one Of them
tiiad soon after; the other, though bad
~ burned, may recover.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

WEATHER AND FARM. The farmers
had several days Of dry weather since
our last issue, which enabled them to
do much work in cleaning their cotton
Of Tie grass which had accumulated ID
she previous three weeks rainy season.
We hear good deal Of complaints q
damage BIZ rust, particularly 10 lands
tllat did not drain we'll, and also OF the
shea ding of forms from the bot sun and
excessive moisture a great deal de.
sends upon the prevalence OF good
weather for some time 90 come, as y
will require much labor 90 overcome
tle drawbacks of the late bad weather.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

Daf local eiztpg III laid up for repairs
ss y soEs loot this tifns.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1887-07-23

For RENT-A business stand and
residence near the railroad depot. APP
ply at this Office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-28
ONLY F00RTEEN,
YET THE PENIYRNTIzRT Is PRETTY SURE
TO GIT HIM.
George Strauss Found Guilty Of Petit Larceny at
Nine O'clock Last
Night

In Part Two of the Circuit Court, Judge
Jacob, at nine o'clock last night, the jury
in the case of the State V. George Strauss,
indicted for petit larceny with an allega-
ton of a former conviction, came into
Court with a verdict of guilty. Counsel
for the prisoner at once moved for new
trial, and asked for an arrest of Judgment
until the motion could be argued. The
prisoner was remanded to Jail until the
motion is disposed OF, Saturday.
The jury in the case, Messrs. Charles
Driehorst, John Speidel, Felix Muldoon,
Harry Houser, John S. NaylOr, James
Anderson, p. J. Gavin, Thomas B. Nc
Cord, Philip Hirth, Henry Schaffer and
Jacob Kindleberger, were evidently very
reluctant to find verdict of guilty, as the
allegation in the indictment of former
conviction, and the evidence of such con-
viction adduced during the trial, makes
the punishment confinement in the peni-
tertiary. Once the jury sent out for infor.
nation as to what the punishment would
be, but the Court told them their only
duty was to return a verdict
Strauss says he is only fourteen years of
age, and is one of a gang of tough youths
who infest the city. The Offense alleged
against him is the stealing of pOcketboOk
from Mrs. Snyder, of North Wheeling, in
the Second ward market house. He was
convicted of petit larceny at the Novem-
Der, 1886, term of Court, and was SEN
fenced to a short term in jail
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-28
BASE BALL.
Notes of Interest to the Local Admirers of
the Game,

Notes of Interest to the Local Admirers OF
the Game,
The Island grounds will be in fine con-
dition for tO-morrow's game with the
Bals. During the week the grade has
been improved, and the surface rolled I'M
til it is perfectly smooth and hard. Yes
terday the work of erecting additional sun
seats was commenced, and the job will be
finished in time for the coming games.
The trespaSs signs were received yesterday
and will probably be put up to-day.
The home team practice daily, and the
boys are getting in excellent shape.
The Interstate Commerce law made the
Buffalo club finish up their little tour $500
worse of than when it began.
The Detroit club has issued circular to
professional clubs, offering its stock of sur
plus players for sale. James Manning is
among the number, and $500 is asked for
his release.
Hudson has not yet reported ut st. Louis,
aud President WikOff has issued notice to
all clubs warning them not TO either engage
tie pitcher or play any club that may EN-
plOy him.
The base ball reporters of the Boston
newspapers have decided to resume the for
mer system of scoring games in relation to
bases on balls, which hereafter they will
not score rs base hits.
The DetrOits haven't gained anything, 1t
seems, by their preliminary games down
South. They left the warm region and rs
sembled in the cold Northwest All the
PLAYERS are more or less knocked out. "
Jim White, one of the big Four" is pros
trated with pneumonia and confined 10 his
bed.
The Iinsly Institute base ball club
crossed bats with the Frasier's on PauPs
LeatherwoOd diamond, yesterday. For
the first three innings it proved to he n
spirited contest, but through the good
work of +. w. Bartlett, Robinson, Doven-
er and Houston, the game terminated by
q score of 81 to Is in favor of the Linslys.
Two nines-One composed OF the profess
sional members and the other of the bust
ness men of the Wheeling Athletic Club
are getting in readiness to cross bats at an
early day.
The w. W. Bells VS.. Wheeling tO-mor-
row on the Wheeling hall ground.
Westlake, of the Wheeling team, will
not he able to play for week or so on ac-
count of sore foot, caused by his shoe
rubbing il and the wound being poisoned
by the green stocking.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-28
ANOTHER WAIF.
4 Bouncing Boy Baby Left on n Door
stem,

4 Bouncing Boy Baby Left on a Door
step.
Last evening, about n quarter past ten
o'clock, handsome boy baby was left on
the front steps of the residence No. 1928
Eoff street. The building is occupied up
stairs by Mr.. Frank Thomas and down by
Mr.. Charles Klieves. At the hour named,
Just after Mr.. Thomas had entered the
house, the door hell rang, and at the same
time some one was heard descending the
steps leading to the front door, in rapid
manner. Mrs. Thomas raised the window
and looked out, and in the faint light de-
tected two white bundles lying on the
porch floor. She called her husband, and
on going to the door, aslight investigation
showed one OF the bundles to be a baby,
while the other contained the strangers
baggage. Mrs. Kleives and her husband
were called, aud Mrs. X took charge of
the visitor. A REGISTER reporter inter
viewed Mr.. Baby about IL o'clock, and
Judged him to have arrived at the age of
three weeks An inspection of his ward
robe, showed the yOungster was well fixed
rs far as clothes goes, and his mother must
have been well supplied with cash. The
clothing consisted OF fine white cashmere
cap, lined with silk and trimmed with
lace; five dresses or slips, four of them
white cambria and one OF them iackenett,
two white flannel skirts, half a dozen linen
shirts, cloak of stone cOlOred wooden
goods, n white knit sack, q white flannel
shawl, n veil, and n number of linen band
ages &c. The child, when found, was
wrapped in red flannel gown, TO protect
it from the cold. There was no name upon
any of the clothing, which was nearly all
new, and of good material and workman
ship.
Mrs. Thomas said To newspaper man
that for some time before her husbands
arrival she had been looking out of the
window, and saw man carrying n large
bundle covered with some dark material,
going up and down the street. When
her husband came home the man was a
little distance up the street, on the opposite
side. She thinks this man left the baby
on.the porch, rang the hell, and then
ran.
Mrs. Klievis, who had charge of the
baby last night, said that was the fourth
one which had come into her possession in
this way. She said she would keep it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-28
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT
To he Given This Evening by tho Ladies q
the Aid Society OF the Cathedral.

To he Given This Evening by tho Ladies OF
the Aid Society OF the Cathedral.
The Ladies' Aid Society, of the Cathe-
draI, have in store for their friends and the
public in general, delightful entertain
ment, to be given this evening ut AriOn
Hall. The doors will be open early. Sup
per will be prepared at five o'clock and
continue until eight o'clock. This gives n
chance to the business men and Others to
call and show their appreciation of the
good undertaking, and do what they can
to aid the good work, rs well rs to please
themselves by partaking of 4 good supper,
beautifully spread and served in first class
style, By no amateurs, but leading probes
SIGNALS in the nicitieS OF the culinary art.
Refreshments will he served at any time
during the evening. Among those who
are named to sing vt the concert, Mrs. NJ.
f.. Whitaker, and other members Of the
Cathedral choir have promised to give sew
eral selections. There will be few
poems from popular authors read,
which every lover of literature and elOcu-
ton will enjoy. The tableauX are worth
the whole performance, being well selected
and OF a high order. Altogether we are
promised feast of reason and n flow Of
soul, ~ together with that aid needed for
the hungry men which the supper and re
ireshmentS furnish. Now who will refuse
to 90 to the concert next Thursday, espe-
cially when we consider that the Ladies'
Aid Society have not called on the public
for long time, and are always working
for the poor. They offer US bOuntiful re-
turn for the little they ask.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-28
BRIDGEPORT.

The Morning Stars" aud "0hios"
PLAYED match game of ball yesterday, ne
sulting in score of 5 to 4 ia favor OF the
Morning Stars"
On Tuesday a CIR on the c.. l.. 4 W.
siding was overturned, throwing Arthur
Stuart from the top of the car to the ground,
dislocating his shoulder.
Mr.. NJ. l.. Brubaker has returned from
Mansfield, o., where he has been at the
bed side Of his mother, who is at the point
of death.
Henry Ulrich will give grand ball in
Ulrich's Hall ON May 4th.
w. III. Foye, route agent, in the employ
of the Adams Express Company, was in the
city yesterday.
Jim Lyle broke out of the asylum on
Thursday last, and arrived in Bridgeport
Mt early hour yesterday morning.
The Union Cornet Band has arranged
for grand concert in the Mammoth Rink
on April 18th.
Officer Meister arrested tramp yester-
day for committing nuisance
There was very lively dog fight on
Pike street yesterday. II caused more
excitement than anything that has occur
red in Bridgeport since the famous pig
race" in Btnaville.
David Gartley was arrested last evening
for being disorderly. The officer
was compelled TO put the nippers on him
to get him 10 the lookup.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-28
NATURES HIGHWAY.
DOIngs OF Boats aud B0atmen along Ia,
Ohio.

DOIngs OF Boats aud Bostmen along the
Ohio.
The marks on the landing last evening
indicated 10 feet q inches and falling.
The Clifton is off the docks again and
ready for business II is to be hoped
she will have no more mishaps soon.
Cincinnati coal market-Steady and
quiet as usual. Pittsburg ahoat, 60 for
second pool, and 81 for fourth pool; de-
clined ut the usual advance.
The Sam Clark came in contact with one
of the piers of the bridge Just below Louis
Vile and lost cOal-bOat. The accident
delayed her departure for st. Louis until
yesterday.
The st. Louis CD says Capt. VanhOok
will command the Gen. RuCker in the
PittsbuTg ard st. Louis trade Capt. Van
hook is an old Pttsburger, but has been
making st. Louis his base of operations for
a number of years.
The Alex. Swift and Josh Cook arrived
Tuesday at Pittsburg flying light, and
started right hack with lows of coal. The
Hornet, which was due there yesterday
morning, will he sent right back with a
tow OF black diamonds.
Marks from abOve-0il City feet 4
inches and falling, Parker 4 feet 2 inches
and stationary, Rice's Landing feet
inches and falling, Lock No. 10 feet
inches and falling. Greensboro IL feet and
falling, Brownsville feet inches and
falling, MOrgantOwn feet and stationary.
The following named boats have either
gone or will get out Oh the present water
For Cincinnati-Pacifc, II barges; Alex.
Swift, Is barges; Veteran, No. 2, ~ barges;
George Shiras, Percy Kelsey, IL barges;
Josh Cook, 10 barges, 2 light boats For
Louisville-JOhn Moren, boats, barge,
French creek, Ella, 6 boats and bargts.
-PGtSburg Commercial Gazette.
Gen. James A. Ekin, U. s. A, sends 10
the Louisville Commercial a photograph"
of the steamboat Washington, built at Gin
cinnati in 1920, by Gen. Paul Anderson
aud others. The picture was made fiom q
wOOd-cut in possession OF John Way, Jr.,
Of Sewickley, Pa. Gen. Ekin was
steamb 0at-huilder and ship-carpenter in
his early days, and built the first J. NJ.
White at Sewickley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-28
Xybeel,pp Money In Chicago.

Hon. Jere A. Miller is home again from
Chicago, where he has been making deal
in some real estate. He reports Mr.. J. r.
McCOurtney in that city, who is looking
around and picking up small lots of realty
that promise a fair return. Chicago is q
favorite field for Wheeling's monied men
to do little safe specializing in real estate,
and more than a score Of our citizens own
very valuable pieces of property in the
great city of the West, and all have
done well, some very well, on their
investments. Chicago invites capital not
from any sporadic boom in real estate, but
from its steady growth and regular in
crease in real values. Wheeling capital is
notably conservative and hence it prefers
fair return at small risk to big return at
q great venture.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-28

p~,,s = ! Br.wn lzsaIxns the FffncIp>,-
shsp, which - Accepted by the sscares
The Board Of Directors Of the Wheeiing
Female College met yesterday to take action
upon the resignation Of Prof. ]. A. Brown,
principal of the college. When Prof.
Brown assumed control of the college it
was with the understanding that he was
to remain two years with the privilege OF
five years. The two years are up at the
end of the present term and the Professor
came TO the conclusion to resign the
principalship, although the college
was in very good condition.
The resignation was accepted, and the
Board talked 10 some length regarding the
future of the College 1t was the unani-
nous opinion that the school could be con-
tinued successfully, and all the members
of the Board decided 10 use their utmost
endeayors TO make it so. In fact 1T was
the most enthusiastic meeting held for the
past ten years and will surely result in
good to the College.
President Hubbard was instructed to
correspond with Prof. Bloisdell, Superin-
tendent Of Instruction, OF Paris, KY, and
invite him to visit Wheeling, meet the
Board aud confer with them concerning
new Principal. Ifeverything is satisiac-
tory, it is very probable that Prof. Blo's-
dell, who is well and favorably known to
some of our prominent citizens, will be in.
vited TO take charge Of the seminary, and
the Board, to further the advancement OF
the institution, will set aside certain
sum as guarantee fund, so that there will
be no handicap to Its success.
Many Wheeling people deeply regret
Prof. Browns resignation and wish him
success wherever he may go.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-28
4 LIVELY BLAZE
At Martins Ferry at an Early Hour This
Morning.

At Martins Ferry at an Early Hour This
Morning.
At about 1910 o'clock this morning
some employees of the Buckeye Glass
Works of Martins Ferry, while on their
way to work, discovered a fire in a build
ing facing on the railroad two doors south
of Hanover street. The fire, when discnv-
cred was near the roof in the southwestern
corner of the building, and could
have been extinguished with
a few buckets OF water had they been avail
able. As it was a general alarm was given
and soon the population was out in force
attempting by the crude means ut hand to
quench the cOnfiagration.
The family Of Reese Furbay occupied
the upper side OF the building, and the
lower side, where the fire started, had been
vacant tor six months, which would sug-
gest the idea that the fire was OF incendiary
origin. Mr. Furbay got all his goods
out safely and uninjured save the knock
ing about they received. The building,
which was q two story frame, was totally
destroyed, the loss being from 81 200 10
81 800. It was owned by the Franklin
Building Association, and is insured in the
American Insurance Company OF
New York for 1000. The populsCe de
serve credit for saving the frame bnilding
owned by Henry FlOtOw which stood not
more than fifteen feet away.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-28
WHEp 80 = -
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8, gFaPhed for Hasts Readers.
Two marriage licenses were issued yes
terday.
THERE was but one casein Police Court,
yesterday morning.
THE iron plates are being put up on the
crematOry building.
G. A. r. BEAN bake and entertainment
atthe Chapline street rink, this evening.
''THE Boy Tramp, or the Maniac
Mother" at the Grand Opera House, this
evening.
MR.. GEO. r. TAYLOR has refreshed ana
beautified his Main street font with
coat of paint.
FREDERICK ELIAS yesterday qualified as
administrator of the estate of Mary LAS
Bond, 500; Lewis Elias surety.
A GRAND concert and entertainment
will be given by the Young Peoples Work
ing Society of the Baptist church, next
Tuesday evening.
THESwope Guild of the St Matthews
Church will hold dramatic and musical
entertainment in the Sunday school room
Friday evening, May 20.
Ben FRANKLIN LODGE No. 2, Ameri-
can Mechanics, will give ball at the
Arion Hall Wednesday evening next
Mayors orchestra will play for them.
THE Woman's Exchange, finding their
present quarters too small, have decided to
remove to more eommOdious ones, and
offer the rooms now occupied by them Tor
rent.
COMPLAINT was made to police head
quarters yesterday of depredations by boys
in the Sixteenth street cemetery. One
bow was arrested last evening for entering
the grounds.
ED. MANIoN and Buck Kelley were
fined S. and costs before Justice McCready,
Yesterday, for trespass TheprisOners had
been stealing coal from Hobbs, Brockuner
& Co. 8 bank.
GEORGE s. COCHRAN, the man arrested
by Officer Jack West, Tuesday, on tele-
gram from Pittsburg, was released, the
prosecuting witness declining to go to the
trouble of obtaining requisition.
ABOUT three o'clock yesterday afternoon
horse attached to George Reisback's
mineral water wagon took fright Mt the
corner of Main and Twenty second streets,
and ran of, damaging the wagon and con-
tents badly. Will Yahn caught the ami
NAL at Main and Twenty-fOurth streets.
THE funeral of the late Thomas A. Reed
will take place this afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock from his late residence, 2629 Chap
line street. Interment at Peninsula GENE
terry, Alpha Lodge No. 424 X. Of H., of
which Mr. Reed was q member, will turn
out in q body to attend the obsequies, and
all members are requested to assemble at
the lodge room at O'Clock.